4 year old beats stage-four cancer

After 15 months of treatments, Alice Denecker is healthy and has returned to school. The young girl was surprised at Longfellow Elementary School Friday morning when Make-A-Wish Maine helped make her dream of going to Disney a reality.

“This is a really wonderful day to see Alice back in school,” said Amy Denecker, Alice’s mother. “To see her back in school celebrating with her friends, and we’re fortunate to be here.”

Alice is disease-free after a 15-month battle with stage-four neuroblastoma, a cancer that grows from nervous tissue.

Her treatment included six rounds of chemotherapy, two surgeries and radiation.

Alice was shy on Friday, with all the attention, people and cameras. But her mother said she is typically very chatty.

After the pizza party, Alice was surprised by a fairy godmother and princess who read a book about Rapunzel -- Alice’s favorite story -- and a sing-a-song.

Alice and her family will go to Disney later this month.

Alice’s mother said she will have to have scans for the next few years to make sure she stays cancer free. However, her prognosis is good.

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